Question

1. which issue was the main point of disagreement between the virginia plan and the new jersey plan?

a. the power of the executive branch
b. representation in congress
c. slavery in the new states
d. the ability to declare war

1. what is one reason larger states preferred the virginia plan?

a. it limited the power of congress
b. it allowed each state only one vote
c. it guaranteed equal representation
d. it gave them more influence because of their larger populations

Explanation:

The Virginia Plan favored larger - populated states with proportional representation in Congress, while the New Jersey Plan called for equal state representation. Larger states preferred the Virginia Plan as it would give them more influence based on their larger populations.

Answer:

1. B. Representation in Congress
2. D. It gave them more influence because of their larger populations